Question

What are the powers of the president?

Answer 1

The Powers of the President

According to Article II of the Constitution the President has the following powers:

Serve as commander in chief of the armed forcesCommission officers of the armed forcesGrant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses (except impeachment)Convene Congress in special sessionsReceive ambassadorsTake care that the laws be faithfully executedWield the "executive power"Appoint officials to lesser offices

Answer 2

Explanation:

The President as the head of the state performs the following functions:

 All the government activities take place in the name of the President.

 All laws and major policy decisions of the government are issued in her name.

 All international treaties and agreements are made in the name of the President.

 All major appointments are made in the name of the President including appointment of the Chief Justice of India, the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, the Governors of the states, the Election Commissioners, ambassadors to other countries, etc.

 The President is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India.

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